ATHX Amsterdam: One day on the floor.

By Nero · November 2026

Black-and-white photograph of a relay runner carrying a baton at ATHX Amsterdam

I landed in Amsterdam at 10 pm on Friday. Dave had landed before me and was still in the passport queue. Brexit benefits. I whizzed through with my Lithuanian passport and waited for him on the other side.

We got to the hotel after 11, shared a room for what must be the millionth time, and squeezed in a quick catch-up. Alarm set for 5:45 am. Lights out.

Nero and Dave lying on the hotel beds in a black-and-white selfie — Roommates for the millionth time.

My first ATHX

Saturday was my first ATHX event and an absolute blast. The whole thing ran smoothly, and our media lead Brooke had put together a cracking team. I came away with plenty of action, but I’m just as glad I caught the little moments in between. A high five with a judge says plenty about the day.

Two athletes in matching blue kit smile together on the competition floor

Close-up of an athlete holding dumbbells at shoulder height

An athlete and a judge high-five under the arena lights

Burger, bed, boarding gate

We wrapped around 7 pm. Back to the hotel for a burger and straight to bed. The alarm for the flight home was set for 4 am, but we still made time for a McDonald’s at the airport before jetting off.

In late, out early. I’d do it again.

Burger and chips in the foreground with Dave across the table — Saturday dinner at the hotel.

Dave at the airport McDonald’s with coffee and breakfast on the table — Sunday breakfast before the flight.

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ATHX Amsterdam / Shoot log

The day in numbers

Images taken: 3,500
Edited images delivered: 348

Final selection images by lens

Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM: 170
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: 100
Sony 50–150mm f/2: 78

Steps: 16k
Coffees: 6
Cans of Celsius: 3